GO VIKINGS GO!
New this week:
- A Chinese Market at Voyager Academy
- Hey Vikings, Check Out All The VAHS Clubs
- Fall Festival Sept. 16, 12-3pm
- Parent-teacher Conferences Are On Fri. Sept. 22
Recent news items:
- VAHS Student Council Elections
- VAHS Fall Semi-Formal Dance
- Yearbooks Are On Sale Now
- You Can Help VAHS Students To Help Others In Need
- Seniors: Painted Parking Spots
News You Can Use
- Bring Your Laptops
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- Voyager Academy Student-Parent Handbook
- Important Dates
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A Chinese Market at Voyager Academy
This week in Mr. Baker’s Chinese 3 class the Chinese Market made its annual stop at Voyager Academy. At lunchtime, the public were invited to come in and bargain with vendors selling various goods–using an interpreter of Chinese. The VAHS Chinese program continues to flourish, as our chapter of the National Chinese Honor Society (in its second year) is one of just nine in North Carolina. Images of the Chinese Market are below.
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Hey Vikings, Check Out All The VAHS Clubs
Student life at VAHS isn’t all tests, quizzes and homework! Last Friday during lunch we had a VAHS Clubs fair. We have Chess Club, Ice Skating Club, Gamers Club, Service Club, Computer Coding Club, American Sign Language Club, Business and Leadership Club and more. VAHS students are encouraged to join a club or other extra-curricular activity! Get involved.
Click here to see a list of VAHS Clubs.
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Fall Festival Sept. 16, 12-3pm
Come join us at Voyager Academy on Saturday, Sept. 16 for the Fall Festival!!
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Parent-Teacher Conferences Are On Fri. Sept. 22
Just a reminder to all that Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for Friday Sept. 22. Feel free to contact your child’s teacher to schedule a conference.
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VAHS Student Council Elections
If you're interested in being a class President or class Vice President, pick up a candidate application from Mrs.Higdon B133. All applications are due by Tues Sept 12th. Campaign week is Sept 18th-21st. Elections will be held Monday Sept 25th.
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VAHS Fall Semi-Formal Dance
What: VAHS Fall Semi-Form Dance for grades 9-12
When: Saturday, September 30th 7-10pm
Where: Umstead Pines
Tickets: 1 for $20 or 2 for $30 purchased through Linq Connect (formerly Titan)
*Non-Voyager students can attend with a Voyager student upon approval. Guest ticket applications can be picked up from the front office or Mrs. Higdon B133 and returned no later than September 25th. If bringing a non-Voyager guest, don't purchase 2 tickets until the guest is approved.
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Yearbooks are on sale now!
Order a yearbook today to get the lowest price of the year!
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You Can Help VAHS Students To Help Others In Need
VAHS Vikings, Izzy Kuehner, Suhayma Chaudhry, Alaina Bustillo, and Morgan King are working with Leadership Initiatives and GlobalGiving to hold the “Little By Little Matching Campaign” fundraiser. This fundraiser is to raise money and to advocate for the community of Bauchi, Nigeria. “We are fighting for their human rights and for a safer community,” Izzy Kuehner. Through the Little By Little Matching Campaign, GlobalGiving matches 50% of all donations under $50. Our goal is to reach $1,000 for the community.
The donation period: Sept. 18 – Sept. 22, 2023
To donate, use this link: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/team23314/#menu
Thank you so much for helping us to help others!
-Izzy Kuehner
-Suhayma Chaudhry
-Alaina Bustillo
-Morgan King
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SENIORS: PAINTED PARKING SPOTS
A senior tradition and privilege is to paint your parking spot. A $30 fee (in addition to the purchased parking pass) can be paid online through LINQ Connect. Painting dates are Sept 11th 2:30-5:30pm, Sept 22nd 10am-3am, or Oct 2nd 2:30-5:30pm. Payment, contract, and approved design must be completed before you can paint. Contact Mrs. Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net) for details, contract and questions.
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Bring Your Laptop!
Hey Voyager Vikings, remember that Voyager Academy is Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school. All students are required to bring their own device to school each day. Please click here for the Voyager Academy BYOD policy. (Also found in the Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook).
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Other Useful Sources of Information
The Voyager Academy High School Website
One of the first places to check for basic information about VAHS is the VAHS website. Among the information you can find there are calendars and schedules, student clubs and organizations, faculty directory, the counseling page, special bulletins, etc. Here is the VAHS website:
http://voyageracademy.net/vahs
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VAHS Counseling Department Blog
Please be sure to check the VAHS Counseling Department blog frequently. The blog provides news, information, and opportunities for VAHS students and parents all in one convenient location. Topics range from Career/College Counseling and Application Support to Summer Programs and Opportunities. Check it out!
CLICK HERE FOR THE VAHS COUNSELING DEPT. BLOG
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Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Important Dates